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Sydney Erskine

CA LMFT 36366
Credentials
CA LMFT 36366
NPI Number
1659993533
Location
California
Languages
English
Sydney Erskine
24 years experience

About Sydney Erskine

My name is Sydney. I am a licensed MFT in the state of California. I completed my Masters in Psychology in 1994 and received my license as of January 2000. I have worked in centers for addiction treatment, dual diagnosis, and private practice in the bay area.
I utilize a holistic approach with my clients customizing treatment as appropriate for the individual. This allows for the integration of our bio-psycho-social-spiritual self. My theoretical background includes, but is not limited to, in brief, Psychodynamics, and Bowen; investigating the systematic learned behavior of your past that has brought you to this moment, Humanism; providing a safe, compassionate, empathic, respectful pathway to guide you in uncovering and discovering your true essential self, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy; practical, realistic, tangible tools to apply to conflictual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

I have a deep appreciation, respect, and compassion for what it takes to summon the courage to seek counseling. In my career as a therapist, I have had the privilege to be of service to individuals seeking positive change in their lives. It is of vital importance to see my clients as they are; individual, distinct, and worthy, they deserve no less and usually much more.

Together, we begin by assessing the issues that compelled you to seek counseling at this time in your life. Through a whole life approach, we will examine the bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspects of your life. We will collaborate to gain insight, create measurable goals, find and develop the value and meaning of these discoveries and implement deliberate actions redirecting your focus to transform your life to be one of authenticity, actionable internal motivation, and transformational change. I look forward to helping you develop and achieve meaningful change in your life. Let’s work together.

Licenses

LMFT
36366

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Abandonment
  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Attachment issues
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Communication problems
  • Dependent personality
  • Drug and alcohol addiction
  • Emptiness
  • Family of origin issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Hospice and end-of-life counseling
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Midlife crisis
  • Money and financial issues
  • Multicultural concerns
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love
  • Somatization
  • Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“Sydney is very attentive while also giving autonomy and space. She gives her unwavering support and is very knowledgeable all while having a very kind and sensitive approach.”

“I feel like Sydney just gets me! From day one she has been present, reflective, supportive and understanding. She offers me words of encouragement, strategies for improvement and questions to think about each week. In some ways I feel like I am talking with a soul sister, someone who knows the levels I operate from. It is so refreshing to have a therapist who keeps me wanting to come back! I know that with her help I am growing and healing each week.”

“I have a great rapport with Sydney. <br /> She’s great!”

“Sydney Erskine is a phenomenal therapist. She’s really easy to talk to and offers amazing insight on how to navigate my issues these past several months which greatly alleviated the stress in my life. I highly recommend her.”

“Working with Sydney Erskine has been one of the greatest blessings of my healing journey. From the very first moment, I felt deeply seen and understood—not just as a client, but as a whole human, navigating life with complexity, depth, and longing. Sydney brings a rare fusion of fierce intelligence, intuitive precision, and unwavering compassion. She is both soft and strong, gentle and grounded, wise and wildly alive.<br /> <br /> She’s a total badass—an embodied wisdom holder who knows how to hold space with grace, presence, and impeccability. Her attunement is soulful. I feel her with me in every session: listening not just to my words, but to the layers beneath them. She meets me with kindness, curiosity, and care, yet also knows when to lovingly challenge and reflect what’s true.<br /> <br /> I’ve grown more in my work with Sydney than I can put into words. Her presence alone feels healing, and her skillful guidance opens doors I didn’t even know were closed. I am endlessly grateful to be on this path with her—to be held by such a masterful, compassionate, and deeply caring therapist.”

“She has immense wisdom and her support of me is invaluable”

“Sydney is the most kind, empathetic, smart, and open therapist I may have ever had. I am loving the relationship we are forming and she has already given me practical tools and advice I have implemented over the past few weeks. I very much am benefiting from our time together.”

“Sydney is a very caring and compassionate human. I’ve grown to be a better person to myself and others with the help of her insight, educational tools & overall non-judgmental, accepting vibe. I always look forward to our sessions, they bring me peace. So grateful!”

“Sydney is very supportive and positive in her interactions with me. She truly shows an interest in my well being and she remembers what we discussed from session to session.”

“Sydney is truly the best! She made me feel completely safe and comfortable to be vulnerable and be myself. She empowered me to examine my life and recognize old patterns. She's wise and down to earth and makes me feel seen and understood. 10/10 would recommend Sydney as a therapist : )”

“Sydney is by far my favorite! She lets me use the language I need. She validates me and holds me accountable. She offers solutions. Real solutions and is fine when I don’t take one. She’s seriously an amazing therapist! I’m glad I matched with her.”

“She’s been the best”

“Sydney helped me bring a new context and perspective to my own life.<br /> Her perspective & guidance were the handrails I needed during some difficult times. <br /> Infinitely thankful to have been paired with her!”

“Sydney is wonderful! I can not express how much I appreciate her and I look forward to our weekly meetings. I am just super happy with her and I usually am not that positive.”

“Sydney has guided me through some of the most trying moments in my life. She is my Shepard, my lighthouse.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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